ACCOUNT CLERK III - HILO, HAWAII ISLAND

State of Hawai'i; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Hawai'i’s Department of Transportation, Harbors Division, seeks an accounting-focused role maintaining control accounts and leading subsidiary ledgers. This position emphasizes accuracy in posting, balancing, and reporting of fiscal data within a government setting.

Applicants must meet specialized experience in accounting processes, including reconciling accounts and preparing financial statements, with additional supervisory aptitude considered for advancement.

Qualifications

• Six (6) months of work experience showing knowledge of arithmetic and spelling, ability to follow oral and written directions, write simply and directly, and observe differences in words and numbers quickly and accurately.
• Two (2) years of work posting to accounting records and systematizing fiscal information; knowledge of standard accounting classification and reconciliation of accounts; ability to prepare balance sheets and income statements.
• Supervisory aptitude demonstrated through leadership assignments or supervision-related training; potential for supervisory duties.
• Substitutions allowed: relevant substitutions as described in the Minimum Qualification Requirements may apply.
• Driver's License: some positions require a valid driver’s license at appointment.

Responsibilities

• Maintains control accounts for appropriated and/or non-appropriated funds involving a limited range of accounts and disbursements.
• May supervise and participate in maintenance of subsidiary ledgers and related accounting records.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the department.

Skills

Arithmetic

Spelling

Follow directions

Record-keeping

Job description

Recruitment Number 26-0192 - The immediate vacancy is with the Department of Transportation, Harbors Division.

Salary: $3,606 to $4,563 per month (SR-11, Step C to I)

Note: Hiring rates will be based on availability of funds, the applicant's qualifications, and other relevant factors.

This continuous recruitment may be closed at any time. The notice of the last day to file applications will be posted on the State of Hawaii's Civil Service Job Opportunities Listing page of our website.

This recruitment will be used to establish a list of qualified applicants to fill the current vacancies and may be used to fill future vacancies as they occur.

Maintains control accounts for appropriated and/or non-appropriated funds involving a relatively limited number of accounts and range of kinds of disbursements; may maintain one or more major accounting groupings for a major department; may supervise and participate in the maintenance of subsidiary ledgers; and performs other related duties as assigned.

To qualify, you must meet all of the following requirements:

• Legal Authorization to Work Requirement: The State of Hawaii requires all persons seeking employment with the government of the State shall be citizens, nationals, or permanent resident aliens of the United States, or eligible under federal law for unrestricted employment in the United States.
• General Experience: SIX (6) months of work experience which demonstrated knowledge of arithmetic and spelling, and the ability to follow oral and written directions, write simply and directly, and observe differences in words and numbers quickly and accurately.
• Specialized Experience: TWO (2) years of work involved in posting to accounting records and other systematizing of fiscal information; i.e., computing, classifying and recording numerical data to keep sets of financial accounting records complete and to derive reports there from. Such experience must have demonstrated knowledge of standard accounting classification and terminology pertinent to accounts maintenance operations, and office practices and procedures relating to the processing and recording of transactions and accounting information. This work must have involved reconciling accounts (i.e., checking for errors, balancing, and going back to original source document for verification); and the preparation of balance sheets and income statements or financial and/or accounting reports.
• Supervisory Aptitude: Some positions require that applicants possess supervisory aptitude. Supervisory aptitude is the demonstration of aptitude or potential for the performance of supervisory duties through successful completion of regular or special assignments which involve some supervisory responsibilities or aspects; by serving as a group or team leader, or in similar work in which opportunities for demonstrating supervisory capabilities exist; by completion of training courses in supervision accompanied by application of supervisory skills in work assignments or by favorable appraisals by a supervisor indicating the possession of supervisory potential.
• Substitutions Allowed: Relevant substitutions as described in the Minimum Qualification Requirements may apply.
• Driver's License: Some positions require possession of a valid driver's license at the time of appointment.

Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) Clearance - Federal Criminal History Records Check

In accordance with Federal regulations, persons who are being considered for employment in positions which require unescorted access to secured areas at the harbor must undergo a pre-employment fingerprint-based criminal history record check. In order to be granted the TWIC clearance, prospective employees must not have been convicted "not guilty by reason of insanity," of a disqualifying criminal offense within seven years from the date of appointment. Upon recommendation for hire, prospective employees will be required to successfully undergo the fingerprint-based criminal history record check and be found free of disqualifying convictions during the preceding seven years. The cost for the records check will be the applicant's responsibility. However, upon hire, the employee will be reimbursed provided he/she submits the TWIC receipt to his/her supervisor.

Accommodations for Applicants with Disabilities

The State of Hawai'i complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodations in completing an application, any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the selection process, please call 808-587-1111 for assistance.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program

The PSLF Program is a federal program that is intended to encourage individuals to work in public service by forgiving the balance of their federal student loans. To qualify, the individual must have made 120 qualifying payments while employed by a qualifying employer. For more information, please click: https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/repay-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service

Electronic Notification to Applicants

The Department of Human Resources Development will use electronic mail (email) to notify applicants of important information relating to the status and processing of their applications as part of our ongoing efforts to increase operational efficiency, promote the conservation of green resources, and minimize delays and costs. Please ensure that the email address and contact information you provide is current, secure, and readily accessible to you. We will not be responsible in any way if you do not receive our emails or fail to check your email-box in a timely manner. In addition, please be aware that you may no longer receive notification about applications submitted if you choose to disable the Job Application Emails feature in your Account Settings.

Testing Information

The examination for this recruitment will be conducted on an unassembled basis where the examination score is based on an evaluation and rating of your education and experience. It is therefore important that your employment application provide a clear and detailed description of the duties and responsibilities of each position you held.

In-person interviews and/or further testing in Hawaii may be required at the discretion of the hiring agency. If in-person interviews and/or further testing is a requirement, applicants who meet the minimum qualification requirements and are referred to the vacancy must be available to participate in person and at their own expense in this required phase of the selection process.

Applicants are encouraged to submit their applications as soon as possible. In addition to employment availability and score, the referral of qualified applicants may be based upon other factors including date of receipt of the application.

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